Discover the magic of Morocco from the imperial cities to the coastal towns, the High Atlas mountains to the Sahara desert with Berber villages, kasbahs and a whole lot more
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Marrakech, Beach & Beyond - 8 days

Spend 8 days exploring Morocco. From Marrakech explore Ouarzazate, take a camel ride into the Sahara, camp under the stars and discover fascinating Ait Benhaddou. Finish off with two nights of beach side bliss in coastal Essaouira before returning to Marrakech.

Itinerary

Welcome to Morocco! Upon arrival at Marrakech International Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Why not relax by the pool before the pre-departure meeting at 18.00 where you will meet your fellow travellers. Overnight: Marrakech

After breakfast we head south to the film capital of North Africa - Ouarzazate. After a local lunch we have the chance to take an optional tour of the film studios -
famous for many blockbusters including Gladiators, The Last Temptation of Christ and James Bond's - The Living Daylights! We can also opt to go quad biking and further explore the town.Overnight: Ouarzazate | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning we take a stunning drive towards Erg Chebbi, stopping by a 14th century irrigation well and intricate network of canals on the way where we learn how the wells are made. Later we stop for a fantastic Moroccan lunch and relaxing swim. Afterwards we head to Merzouga before transfering to our camels for a trek into the Sahara. We spend the night at our traditional Berber Camp. We enjoy local food, music and an amazing night out under the Saharan stars.Overnight: Erg Chebbi | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a tasty breakfast in the Sahara we climb back on board our trusty camels and head out of the Sahara. Once out of the sand we get back on the road for a lunch stop at Todra Gorge. This 1000ft gorge is hemmed in on all sides by vertical limestone cliffs and is also called Morocco’s Grand Canyon. In the afternoon we continue to famous Ait Benhaddou. One of Morocco's most famous UNESCO World Heritage sites boasts great examples of Kasbahs, some of which remain inhabited.Overnight: Ait Benhaddou | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today is a free day to explore Essaouira, this colourful fishing town dating back to the 15th century when the Portuguese forst fortified it has great beaches and fantastic surfing. You can relax on the beach or if you fancy getting out and about then explore the UNESCO-listed medina with its various souks and woodcarving workshops. All of the city gates lead to the medina, so it's unlikely you will get lost.
The beach sits in front of the Medina and there are a plethora of cafés with terraces, both ideal for relaxing for a few hours. Blue doors and window frames abound as do the artists’ shops – buy a carpet or Thuya wood carving or sit on the beach sipping a mint tea as the sun sets. There is also the opportunity to do some optional activities, such as quad biking, surfing, horse trekking and wind surfing or you can just simply sit on the beach and relax!Overnight: Essaouira | Breakfast

Day 7

Back to Marrakech

After breakfast we return to our hotel in Marrakech for our final night. This afternoon you can enjoy an optional guided tour of Marrakech with a local payment of 100 Dirhams per person, alternatively you can explore the city yourself or relax by the pool. Marrakech has some amazing places to explore, the winding streets and bustling souks, visiting Bahia Palace, the Jewish Quarter and the beautiful Koutoubia Mosque - the landmark of Marrakech, which towers over the ancient Medina. Overnight: Marrakech | Breakfast, Dinner

Prices & Dates

Prices shown are per person travelling. 'Twin/Double' prices per person apply when there are 2 people travelling, sharing a room. The 'Single supplement' applies for single travellers who require their own room and needs to be added to the 'Twin/Double' price. If you are happy to be paired up with another single traveller of the same sex on your tour, this can be arranged, thus avoiding the single person supplement.

El Andalous Hotel & Spa, Marrakech

Just 10 minutes from the airport, the El Andalous Hotel and Spa offers a welcome respite from the hubub of the city. Evoking the golden age of Arab-Andalusian culture; exotic and romantically rich. Guest rooms are well furnished with excellent en suite facilites as well as private balconies. The hotel pool is great place to relax by and enjoy a tasty beverage or two. The medina is just a 20 minute walk from here or a cab can get you there in a few minutes!

Les Jardins , Ouarzazate

A fairly new hotel in Ouarzazate, the Hotel les Jardins is in the traditional style of a Moroccan kasbah, with spacious rooms. The hotel is set in exquisitely manicured gardens, which provide guests with a much needed breath of fresh air. The experience is complete with a pool and restaurant, where visitors can while away the hours in the warm, starry evenings. The hotel is on the outskirts of Ouzarzate and has numerous restaurants and shops nearby.

Desert Camp, Erg Chebbi

Camping out in the Sahara Desert is an incredible experience, enabling you to sit on top of a dune to watch the setting sun, sit around a camp fire for dinner and lie back and see the stars. No alcohol.

Hotel Miramar, Essaouira

Enjoying an enviable location just a 15-minute walk from the beach and some of the city’s key sights, Hotel Miramar combines 4-star comfort with local convenience. Each of the 45 guest rooms’ benefit from a separate sitting area, room service and satellite television, there’s also free WiFi throughout the property. After a day of sightseeing guests can unwind in the on-site spa, which offers a variety of treatments, or those that prefer to relax during the day can opt to head to the hotel’s private sand beach.

Reviews

Travellers have rated this tour as 4.77
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Very enjoyable. It was a super tour with a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide. We were a small group so it was good as we could all have quite individual attention. The accommodation was fine and quite plush in Marrakesh and Essaouira. Really liked the camel trek into the Western Sahara. We didn't need to pack either sleeping bags or sleeping sheets as they provided everything there and it was too warm for a sleeping bag. Good food - very generous. Expected a tummy bug perhaps but luckily nothing!”

Sarah Croutear &bullet; Submitted 11 Aug 2018

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Incredible trip made special and memorable by our tour guide, Brahim! Mohammad, our driver, made it so we never had to worry about getting from point A to point B. The tour across the country was otherworldly and utterly magical. Highly recommend opting into the optional activities of quad biking, the hot air balloon ride, and local dining experience. It's going to be challenging to top this holiday!”

Alexandra Nigh &bullet; Submitted 04 Apr 2018

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A great vacation, Morocco is a beautiful country with friendly people. ”

Pauline Leroux &bullet; Submitted 07 Mar 2018

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We were three female friends who travelled to Morocco and I simply have to report that we were met by the best guide ever Lhoucino Ouzaouit. We come from South Africa and were really impressed by the beauty and the rich cultural history and architectural beauty of your country. We started the tour in Marrakesh and nothing we ever asked our guide was ever to much for him. He helped and guided us and even escorted us into the desert while we were on the camels and he walked! He was friendly and answered all our questions and three girls kept him busy! His sense of humour was wonderful and we had the best time ever. This will not be our last visit to Morocco and this charming guide must certainly be on of the top guides your company have. We can recommend a trip to Morocco any day! Thank you Lhoucino Ouzaouit it was a great vacation! You deserve to be guide of the year!”

Ina Knoetze &bullet; Submitted 08 Oct 2017

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I loved every moment and will definitely recommend it!! Thanks On the Go to a job well done, from beginning to the end!!”

Heloise Weitsz &bullet; Submitted 18 Sep 2017

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The tour was incredible and exceeded my expectations. There is no doubt that the tour guide, Aissa, was the biggest reason why our trip was so well organised and so special. He is a credit to your company.”

Sonja Ho &bullet; Submitted 25 Jul 2017

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The tour was fantastic, and our guide Mostapha was such a gem. He was resourceful, fun, and knowledgeable. The whole experience was such a pleasure!”

Meredith Salisbury &bullet; Submitted 03 Apr 2017

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I really enjoyed the experience and would definitely recommend On the Go Tours”

Lesley Collinson &bullet; Submitted 25 Mar 2017

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I hope I have spelt his name correctly as I saw it only once,this guy bent over backwards to help our group with anything we asked for,no task to big and with such enthusiasm and always a smile and a joke he certainly made me feel at home in Morocco,also a great big thanks to our driver,Moroccan roads and there drivers need a second sense about them to navigate the busy bustling roads and he did it incredibly. A big THANKS to all at On The Go. .”

Adrian Simm &bullet; Submitted 04 Oct 2016

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The tour was awesome! We got to see places and meet people that you just can't see with the larger tour operators. We had a nice small group of 8 people which was perfect. Our guide Brahim was brilliant. His knowledge and professionalism was second to none. Everything went smoothly and we saw some amazing sites, met some awesome people and had some incredible experiences! Also our driver Mohamed was fantastic too! Everything was perfect and can't recommend it enough! Thank you! ”

Very enjoyable. It was a super tour with a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide. We were a small group so it was good as we could all have quite individual attention. The accommodation was fine and quite plush in Marrakesh and Essaouira. Really liked the camel trek into the Western Sahara. We didn't need to pack either sleeping bags or sleeping sheets as they provided everything there and it was too warm for a sleeping bag. Good food - very generous. Expected a tummy bug perhaps but luckily nothing!”

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Morocco Group Tours

All of our Morocco tours are led by knowledgeable and experienced Moroccan tour leaders. We include an arrival transfer and all the top spots with guided sightseeing and specialist local guides along the way.

A number of tasty meals are also included each day. We've also recently launched a 9 day tour that starts and ends in Casablanca, opening up better flight possibilities for those travelling from Canada, South Africa and Australia. Check out our Road to Casablanca itinerary for more information.

A night in the Sahara: We spend a memorable night camping out at a remote Berber camp, surrounded by the vast Erg Chebbi dunes, on the edge of the Sahara Desert. Our desert camp consists of six traditional Berber tents with mattresses for sleeping on and a toilet tent. You can opt to sleep inside a tent or outside under a spectacular blanket of stars.

Prices shown are per person travelling. 'Twin/Double' prices per person apply when there are 2 people travelling, sharing a room. The 'Single supplement' applies for single travellers who require their own room and needs to be added to the 'Twin/Double' price. If you are happy to be paired up with another single traveller of the same sex on your tour, this can be arranged, thus avoiding the single person supplement.

Departure dates noted with a 'G' are guaranteed to operate. All other departure dates are guaranteed with a minimum of 2 persons.

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Tipping Kitty

Tipping is not a natural part of many Western cultures and many of us feel uncomfortable, or unsure, about when, or how much, to tip. However, in Morocco, tipping makes up a significant part of many people's wages so it's important that we get it right. For this reason we've developed a very simple system to take all the hassle out of tipping. With our 'tipping made easy' policy, a nominal pre-determined amount is collected from all group tour participants to cover tips en route. This then saves you the hassle of when and how much to tip bellhops, luggage handlers, local guides and other support staff through the tour. Our 'tipping made easy' doesn't include a tip to your group tour leader. Naturally, though, the amount is up to you as tipping is an entirely personal gesture.